Written by: Wenzhe Teng During his term, the former United States president Donald J. Trump demonstrated continuous hostility towards China and the Chinese communist government. On the 2016 campaign trail, Trump criticized China for “stealing” US jobs and promised to wage a trade war against China which he put into practice in 2018. Additionally, he…
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The Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict: What This Could Mean for the United States Hegemony
Written by: Jadalyn Eagens On September 27, after 25 years of tenuous peace, war erupted once again between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the long disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. To understand this conflict, one needs to understand the significance of the region. Armenia and Azerbaijan are geographically located in a region called the Caucasus which lies…
The Soul of the Nation Remains Unwell
Written by: Riley Fink With the election over and the honorable Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. now brandishing the title of president-elect, we find ourselves in a period of painful transition. President Trump may for the time being lack liberal affection, but judging from the low bars he had to clear to earn their praise, and…
Could a Trump Impeachment be the Economy’s Worst Nightmare?
Written by: Fatima Ali As the impeachment inquiry continues, Americans are rightfully concerned about how the trial and a possible Trump impeachment could affect the American and global economy. The timeline of the impeachment investigation is very unpredictable. Speaker Nancy Pelosi has stated that she has “no idea” if the investigation will conclude by the…
Cameroon’s Human Rights Violations and Their Consequences
Written by: Emery Jochnau United States President Donald Trump recently made a bold economic decision regarding the North African country of Cameroon. Trump announced that due to consistent human rights violations he would be cutting trade benefits for the country and removing them from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The AGOA is a…
The Paris Agreement: Why it is a Mistake for the US to Withdraw
Written by: Samuel Brown Since the start of President Trump’s term, administration officials have repeatedly signaled the administration’s intention to withdraw the United States from the 2015 Paris Agreement. This agreement is a landmark deal that was reached at the conclusion of the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference hosted in Paris, France. This is…
Trump’s ‘America Last’ Policy
Written by: William Keenan ‘America First’ seemingly is the mantra that Donald Trump rode to election in 2016. This anti-interventionist and nationalist position advocated for greater promotion and focus of American business, American citizens, and a reduced American role on the world stage. This position has been advocated for previously, especially by Pat Buchanan during…
Hong Kong is Desperate for a Savior in their Fight for Democracy. Is the Trump Administration Willing to Help?
Written by: Simon Fischer Grabbing the attention of the entire foreign policy world can be a tough task, especially for a small Special Administrative Region like Hong Kong. However, they have made it look easy in recent months. The densely-populated city has taken to the streets this summer in protest of a deeply unpopular “extradition…
Trade War Breakthrough? Trump and Xi Agree to Ceasefire
Written by: William Keenan The G-20 Summit concluded December 1st, 2018 with numerous agreements and deals signed. However, one of the most important was the momentary ceasefire between China and the United States in regard to the ongoing trade war. President Trump has agreed not to ratchet up tariffs on more than $200 billion of…
American Response Weakens as Venezuelan Migrant Crisis Worsens
Written by: Eva Branson Every day, 5,000 Venezuelans flee their homes. Since 2014, the total number of Venezuelan citizens-turned-refugees has escalated to a staggering 2.3 million, or about 7% of Venezuela’s total population. These individuals are fleeing widespread hunger, excruciating economic deprivation, and mounting authoritarian repression. To date, the international community has contributed millions of…
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